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Tag: Chopin
Review: Chopin – 24 Preludes, Schumann – Ghost Variations – Eric Lu, Piano
Eric Lu plays Chopin’s 24 preludes and Schumann’s “Geistervariationen”, in his first solo album since winning the Leeds Piano Competition.
Double Review: Chopin Piano Concertos – Grosvenor, Yundi
Benjamin Grosvenor and Yundi Li have both released albums with Chopin’s Piano Concertos.
Reissue Review: Moura Lympany – The Decca Legacy
Decca has reissued the entire recording of Dame Moura Lympany, made for the label in the 1940s and 1950s. The package includes previously unreleased material.
Review: Franck and Chopin – Cello Sonatas – Gautier Capuçon, Yuja Wang
Gautier Capuçon and Yuja Wang perform Cesar Franck’s Violin Sonata in a transcription for cello and piano, and Chopin’s Cello Sonata.
Classical Music For Studying – Playlist
Unlock focus and enhance brain power with classical music for studying. Discover the science-backed benefits, curated playlists, and expert insights.
Review: Four Recent Chopin Albums (2019)
Four recent Chopin release reviewed: Albums by pianists Gábor Farkas, Chen Xue-Hong, Vladimir Feltsman and Charles Richard-Hamelin.
Review: Ivan Bessonov Plays Chopin
For his debut album, pianist Ivan Bessonov presents a diverse program of Chopin’s work, with the main piece being the second Piano Sonata.
Review: Maurizio Pollini Plays Chopin Op. 55-58 (2019)
Maurizio Pollini continues his Chopin recital series for Deutsche Grammophon, playing the Third Sonata, Nocturnes Op. 55, Mazurkas Op. 56 and Berceuse. The Mazurkas are new to Pollini’s long and distinguished Chopin discography.
Chopin – A Beginners Guide
One of the most iconic composers of the Romantic era, Chopin’s music remains deeply moving and universally admired. Here is The Classic Review’s beginner’s guide to Chopin, complete with recommended recordings to explore his timeless works.
